academic

• Relatif à l'éducation, à l'enseignement ou à la recherche scientifique, souvent dans un cadre formel ou théorique.

Relating to education, study, or scholarship, often in a formal or theoretical sense.

1. Relating to educationA2formal

   Connected with education, especially at college or university level.

   Relatif à l'éducation

   • She has an academic background in physics.
   • He received an academic award for his research.
   • The university offers various academic programs.

   Synonymescollegiateeducationalpedagogicalscholasticschooluniversity

2. Theoretical, not practicalB2formal

   Concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical application.

   Théorique, sans application pratique

   • This is an academic question with no real-world impact.
   • Their discussion was purely academic.
   • The debate remained academic since the law was already passed.

   Synonymesabstractconceptualhypotheticalidealintellectualnotionalscholarlyspeculativetheoretical

   Antonymesappliedhands-onpracticalreal world

3. Scholarly or studiousB2formal

   Having qualities associated with learning and scholarship.

   académique (sens savant)

   • He is an academic person who loves reading.
   • The book is written in an academic style.
   • She has an academic approach to problem-solving.

   Synonymesbookisheruditeintellectuallearnedscholarlyscholasticstudious

   Antonymesappliedpracticalunscholarlyunstudiousvocational

• Nom désignant une personne qui enseigne ou mène des recherches dans une université ou un collège, ou qui fait partie de la communauté académique.

A noun referring to a person who teaches or researches at a university or college, or a member of the academic community.

1. Scholar or teacherB1formal

   A person who teaches or does research at a university or college.

   Universitaire (chercheur ou enseignant)

   • She is an academic specializing in ancient history.
   • The academics gathered for the conference.
   • Many academics publish their research in journals.

   Synonymesacademiciandonfellowlecturerprofessorresearcherscholarteacher

2. Student or scholarB2formal

   Someone engaged in advanced study or research, often a university student.

   Personne engagée dans les études ou la recherche

   • He was a brilliant academic before becoming a professor.
   • The university supports young academics through scholarships.
   • Academics from around the world attended the lecture.

   Synonymesacademicianintellectualresearcherscholarstudent